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Henna gives an orange-red colour to skin and hair because it reacts with which of the following?

Correct answer C. Protein and amino acids

Explanation

The dye lawsone in henna binds to keratin, a protein in skin and hair, by reacting with its amino acid groups, leaving an orange-red stain.

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